Acer Swift 5vsAcer Nitro 16

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Acer
Acer Swift 5
Swift 5

Quick Stats

The Acer Swift 5 has satisfactory performance, limited by its 17-watt power limit and integrated Intel Xe graphics.
The Acer Swift 5 has decent build quality, but lacks durability and sturdiness for its price tag overall.
The Acer Swift 5's display is serviceable, offering good color accuracy and brightness, but no standout feature.
The Acer Swift 5 boasts a range of premium features including antimicrobial coating and Thunderbolt 4 support.
Acer
Acer Nitro 16
Nitro 16

Quick Stats

The Acer Nitro 16 delivers impressive performance for its budget-friendly price point overall.
The build quality of the Acer Nitro 16 is sufficient for a budget-friendly laptop overall.
The Acer Nitro 16's display offers vivid and lifelike images with excellent brightness and color gamut range.
The Acer Nitro 16 boasts an impressive screen with great panel brightness and colour gamut range.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Swift 5
Winner
#342
Acer Nitro 16
#343
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Swift 5
#7
Winner
Acer Nitro 16
#143
Display
Acer Swift 5
#162
Winner
Acer Nitro 16
#350
Performance
Acer Swift 5
#637
Acer Nitro 16
#103
Winner
Build
Acer Swift 5
#130
Winner
Acer Nitro 16
#394
Features
Acer Swift 5
#182
Winner
Acer Nitro 16
#673

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Swift 5
Acer Acer Nitro 16
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1260P
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Swift 5

Strengths

No specific pros listed for this device

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Acer Nitro 16

Strengths

Great performance that matches up with $700 to $1,000 more expensive laptops
Excellent build quality
Good battery life
Stellar export time in Premier Pro (2 minutes and 26 seconds for 4K)
Good performance in Blender Classroom

Weaknesses

Lower-end plastic material on the bottom cover that could be improved
Not great performance in Solid Works due to non-workstation GPU
Some slight issues with export times in Premier Pro (compared to top performers)
Wish for a better material and aesthetic feel to the laptop
Some minor frame drops in 6K footage
Read Full Reviews

Acer Swift 5

The Acer Swift 5 is a sleek and portable 14-inch laptop, upgraded with Intel's 11th gen Tiger Lake processors. Weighing just under 2.3lbs, it boasts a sturdy yet lightweight design, making it ideal for daily use. Its features include a 1080p touchscreen display, impressive CPU performance, and decent thermals management. However, its price point may raise eyebrows, considering the competition in this segment. In this review, we'll delve into the pros and cons of the Acer Swift 5 to help you decide if it's worth your consideration.

Acer Nitro 16

The Acer Nitro 16 is a budget-friendly laptop that punches above its weight class. Equipped with an RTX 470 GPU and Ryzen 7940 HS processor, this laptop delivers impressive performance in graphics-intensive programs like Blender and Adobe Premiere Pro. Its 4K display boasts excellent brightness and color gamut, making it a great value for the price. While not perfect - the plastic material on the bottom cover feels somewhat subpar - the Nitro 16 is a strong contender in its class, offering great performance, battery life, and build quality at an affordable price point.

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